According to a new SPORT report, Barcelona midfielder Pedri is expected to return to action against Chelsea.
With the Blaugrana preparing for a key UEFA Champions League match against Chelsea next week, every minor step in the midfielder’s recovery is closely observed.
Pedri has been absent since the bruising El Clasico at the end of October. Since then, he has missed three matches and is set to miss several more.
However, Barcelona’s medical staff is claimed to be encouraged by his response to treatment and improvement.
Barcelona wants no risks.
Pedri has a history of injuries, therefore the team has been particularly cautious.
Raphinha was rushed back, but the winger quickly relapsed. No one at the club wants to see that happen again.
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With that in mind, the source states that Pedri is already showing positive signs, although Barça does not anticipate him to play in the forthcoming encounter against Athletic Club.
However, there is mounting speculation that he will make the team list for the trip to face Chelsea.
The club believes he is progressing at the appropriate speed, and the match itself is critical in defining the Champions League group standings.
According to the site, he may even gain medical clearance shortly before the team’s trip to London.
If all goes as planned, he will join the group and observe the match from the bench, with no prospect of starting.
According to the source, if the coaching staff choose to be even more careful, Pedri’s complete competitive return might come on the 29th of this month against Alaves, allowing him to be fully healthy for the heavyweight showdown with Atletico Madrid on December 2nd.
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